Business News

Breaking news, company moves, economic trends, and the deals shaping Greater Baton Rouge and the Capital Region.

LSU to offer one-year MBAs

The LSU Flores MBA Program is launching a one-year MBA track geared toward students...

Roundup: PitchBR wants entrepreneurs / Sasol plant running / Danos to acquire Shamrock Energy

Shoot your shot: PitchBR is seeking inventors and entrepreneurs to pitch their business idea...

Entrepreneur: Jeff Herman

SWEET EPIPHANY A Sunday morning sweet tooth in 2011 turned Jeff Herman from an aspiring...

Executive Spotlight: Brian Nizzo

Position: Vice president-Chief lending officer Company: First American Bank Age: 35 Family: Wife, Brittney, and two daughters: Caroline, 9,...

Conn’s expanding in Louisiana, opening in former Toys R Us

Conn’s HomePlus is continuing its Louisiana expansion, opening a new store in the former...

Roundup: Dima Ghawi wins writing award / Formosa lawsuit / Coastal erosion problems

Doing it all: Former IBM executive Dima Ghawi won the grand prize in the...

Construction firms turn to tech amidst labor shortage

As a labor shortage continues to squeeze construction companies—four out of five report difficulties...

BP oil spill settlement could help Louisiana’s state bird

Audubon Louisiana wants more than $1.4 billion of the settlement money from BP's Deepwater...

‘225 Dine:’ Where to pick up Valentine’s Day treats

Valentine’s Day is tomorrow, and Baton Rouge bakeries and restaurants are gearing up for...

Metro Council members move to oust head of mosquito abatement agency

Two members of the Metro Council are calling for a hearing to fire Todd...
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